La Fosse Associates

Data Manager – Apprenticeships

La Fosse Associates

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • Own the end-to-end management of the Individualised Learner Record (ILR), including submissions and resubmissions.
  • Ensure learner data is accurate, complete, and compliant with ESFA and DfE funding rules.
  • Maintain audit readiness through strong data governance, version control, and clear documentation.
  • Design and manage reporting frameworks to support levy drawdown, compliance monitoring, and operational performance.
  • Build dashboards and tools that surface meaningful insight across learner progression, risk, and funding eligibility.
  • Provide timely, visual data to support monthly and quarterly performance reviews.
  • Partner with the Head of Training and Quality & Compliance Manager to track learner journeys and proactively flag risks.
  • Work closely with delivery, onboarding, and operations teams to ensure accurate enrolment and learner tracking.
  • Build strong relationships with IT, MIS providers, and external systems partners.

Requirements

  • You’ll bring proven experience owning data and reporting within a funded apprenticeship environment, with a clear understanding of what good looks like from day one.
  • - Demonstrable experience managing end-to-end apprenticeship data, including ILR submissions, resubmissions, and validation processes.
  • - Strong working knowledge of ESFA funding rules, PDSAT requirements, audit evidence packs, and compliance expectations.
  • - Experience supporting Ofsted readiness through accurate, consistent, and well-governed data.
  • - Confidence owning data quality and governance, including learner records, version control, documentation, and audit trails.
  • - Hands-on experience building and maintaining reporting frameworks and dashboards using tools such as Power BI, Excel, or similar.
  • - A track record of working closely with delivery, quality, and operations teams to track learner journeys, identify risk, and surface insight early.
  • - Experience working with MIS platforms and external systems providers, acting as a knowledgeable and proactive point of contact.
  • - Comfortable operating in a growing or evolving provision, where processes are still being built and data foundations matter.
Benefits
  • 🌴 Annual Leave: Enjoy up to 30 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a Christmas closure period.
  • 🏙️ Hybrid Working Model: We work 4 days a week from our London office, with 2 weeks per year to work from anywhere, whether that’s by the beach, in the countryside, or closer to family.
  • 🎿 Annual Company Ski Trip: Hit the slopes with the team, our all-company ski trip is open to everyone.
  • 💆 Wellness Perks: We subsidise your gym membership to help you stay active and energised, and offer weekly in-office massages for a midweek recharge.
  • 🧠 Mental Health Support: Access to professional support and resources to help you prioritise your wellbeing.
  • 👶 Enhanced Maternity Pay: We provide enhanced maternity packages to support you through life’s important milestones.
  • 🎉 Incentives & Socials: Regular team socials, performance incentives, and rewards to celebrate your success.
  • 🦷 Private Health & Dental Discounts: Take advantage of discounted private healthcare and dental plans, because your health matters.
  • **The Interview Process:**
  • We want to make sure this role is the perfect fit for both you and us. Here’s what to expect:
  • - **Call with our TA team: **To learn more about you and to tell you more about us!
  • - **1st Stage Teams Interview: **A commercial-focused conversation with the hiring manager or team lead.
  • - **Psychometric Assessment**: A short online assessment to help us understand your working style, preferences, and strengths.
  • - **Final Stage Interview - in person: **An opportunity to meet the team, learn more about La Fosse and dig into what your first 6 months could look like.
  • At La Fosse, we believe diverse teams create better outcomes. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If this role excites you but you don’t tick every box, we still encourage you to apply!
  • 🔗 Ready to be part of something bigger? Apply now and let’s grow together.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
data managementreporting frameworksdata governanceversion controlaudit readinesslearner record managementcompliance monitoringdata qualitydata validationrisk identification
Soft Skills
relationship buildingcollaborationcommunicationproactive problem solvingattention to detailorganizational skillsanalytical thinkingadaptability